Hopeless Records is celebrating its 30th anniversary by reviving its classic compilation series Hopelessly Devoted To You as a covers series, with bands from the label’s current roster covering classics from throughout the Hopeless catalog. The first two songs are released are The Wonder Years covering Thrice‘s “Deadbolt” and Point North covering Avenged Sevenfold‘s “Unholy Confessions.” It’s always a treat to hear The Wonder Years leaning into their aggressive side, and this “Deadbolt” cover gives them the chance to do exactly that. They stay pretty faithful to the original, and it’s a treat to hear Dan Campbell’s unmistakable voice on this song. Dan says:
I think we are the longest tenured Hopeless Records artist of all time. It was the label that took a shot on us when everyone else passed. The label that changed our lives. We are deeply ingrained in the company’s history, and so when I say Happy 30th Birthday, it’s not just because I’m proud of them, it’s because I’m proud of us. All of us. We built some amazing, lasting things together, as a team. Because of that, I don’t think you could have a 30th Anniversary comp without The Wonder Years and we’re very excited we got to do the legendary Thrice track, “Deadbolt.” Recording it pushed us to places we don’t always go as a band, and it was both a blast and an honor.
Listen to both currently-released songs below. The comp will also include Pinkshift covering Illuminati Hotties, Bayside covering The Weakerthans, Sincere Engineer covering 88 Fingers Louie, Sweet Pill covering The Wonder Years, Illuminati Hotties covering Neck Deep, and more, plus even more TBA. The tracklist, as it currently stands, can be found below.
Hopelessly Devoted To You 30th Anniversary (more tracks TBA)
The Wonder Years “Deadbolt” (Thrice)
Point North “Unholy Confessions” (Avenged Sevenfold)
NOAHFINNCE “I Miss Having Sex But At Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore” (Waterparks)
Pinkshift “Knead” (Illuminati Hotties)
Bayside “Aside” (The Weakerthans)
LØLØ “Vicious Love” (New Found Glory)
Sincere Engineer “I Hate Myself” (88 Fingers Louie)
TX2 “Cry” (The Used)
Sweet Pill “There, There” (The Wonder Years)
Scene Queen “Best Thing (That Never Happened)” (We Are The In Crowd)
Hey Violet x Jayden Seeley “Hang You Up” (Yellowcard)
Illuminati Hotties “December” (Neck Deep)
Fame on Fire “Dear Maria, Count Me In” (All Time Low)
PVRIS x Stand Atlantic “Good Mood” (DE’WAYNE)